Ride Quality
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Ride Quality
Hio Everyone,
This is for those of you who have owned both. I have a 2012 F350 with a gas motor. It is a STELLAR Truck, but it rides like a chuck wagon when empty. Going through the Poconos on the mountain highways, it is a white knuckle event at highway speeds on those fairly rough roads.
Have there been any changes in the 2017+_ Super duty suspension that would make that a little better? I am really thinking of trading my gas F350 Lariat, in on a new Diesel F250. Would that alone help the situation? I would only get the FX4 package (need that locking rear) and no other heavy duty spring packages.
I looked at the F150, but really want a diesel, your thoughts are appreciated.
This is for those of you who have owned both. I have a 2012 F350 with a gas motor. It is a STELLAR Truck, but it rides like a chuck wagon when empty. Going through the Poconos on the mountain highways, it is a white knuckle event at highway speeds on those fairly rough roads.
Have there been any changes in the 2017+_ Super duty suspension that would make that a little better? I am really thinking of trading my gas F350 Lariat, in on a new Diesel F250. Would that alone help the situation? I would only get the FX4 package (need that locking rear) and no other heavy duty spring packages.
I looked at the F150, but really want a diesel, your thoughts are appreciated.
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Hio Everyone,
This is for those of you who have owned both. I have a 2012 F350 with a gas motor. It is a STELLAR Truck, but it rides like a chuck wagon when empty. Going through the Poconos on the mountain highways, it is a white knuckle event at highway speeds on those fairly rough roads.
Have there been any changes in the 2017+_ Super duty suspension that would make that a little better? I am really thinking of trading my gas F350 Lariat, in on a new Diesel F250. Would that alone help the situation? I would only get the FX4 package (need that locking rear) and no other heavy duty spring packages.
I looked at the F150, but really want a diesel, your thoughts are appreciated.
This is for those of you who have owned both. I have a 2012 F350 with a gas motor. It is a STELLAR Truck, but it rides like a chuck wagon when empty. Going through the Poconos on the mountain highways, it is a white knuckle event at highway speeds on those fairly rough roads.
Have there been any changes in the 2017+_ Super duty suspension that would make that a little better? I am really thinking of trading my gas F350 Lariat, in on a new Diesel F250. Would that alone help the situation? I would only get the FX4 package (need that locking rear) and no other heavy duty spring packages.
I looked at the F150, but really want a diesel, your thoughts are appreciated.
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Hio Everyone,
This is for those of you who have owned both. I have a 2012 F350 with a gas motor. It is a STELLAR Truck, but it rides like a chuck wagon when empty. Going through the Poconos on the mountain highways, it is a white knuckle event at highway speeds on those fairly rough roads.
Have there been any changes in the 2017+_ Super duty suspension that would make that a little better? I am really thinking of trading my gas F350 Lariat, in on a new Diesel F250. Would that alone help the situation? I would only get the FX4 package (need that locking rear) and no other heavy duty spring packages.
I looked at the F150, but really want a diesel, your thoughts are appreciated.
This is for those of you who have owned both. I have a 2012 F350 with a gas motor. It is a STELLAR Truck, but it rides like a chuck wagon when empty. Going through the Poconos on the mountain highways, it is a white knuckle event at highway speeds on those fairly rough roads.
Have there been any changes in the 2017+_ Super duty suspension that would make that a little better? I am really thinking of trading my gas F350 Lariat, in on a new Diesel F250. Would that alone help the situation? I would only get the FX4 package (need that locking rear) and no other heavy duty spring packages.
I looked at the F150, but really want a diesel, your thoughts are appreciated.
The most drastic difference in any 3/4 ton truck I have experienced in terms of ride quality is tires and their what they inflated to. I run my 2017 at 40psi front, 45psi rear and it makes a drastic difference in how the truck behaves over rough roads. My previous older ford was the same way. Just air up if you plan on having a lot of weight in the bed.
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There have been some engineering changes to the suspension in terms of larger components (larger shock pins, etc) but not much in terms of major suspension changes. The light weight of the cab, and the stiff stronger frame is what makes a difference. It puts the weight much lower and prevents more sway.
The most drastic difference in any 3/4 ton truck I have experienced in terms of ride quality is tires and their what they inflated to. I run my 2017 at 40psi front, 45psi rear and it makes a drastic difference in how the truck behaves over rough roads. My previous older ford was the same way. Just air up if you plan on having a lot of weight in the bed.
The most drastic difference in any 3/4 ton truck I have experienced in terms of ride quality is tires and their what they inflated to. I run my 2017 at 40psi front, 45psi rear and it makes a drastic difference in how the truck behaves over rough roads. My previous older ford was the same way. Just air up if you plan on having a lot of weight in the bed.
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As Guess said, I run my F350 psi at 55 front 60 rear. This helped some. Did the FORScan so as to avoid the "low tire pressure" warning. That also worked great. Just remember to air up prior to loading down and trailering.
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The fully boxed frame makes all the difference. No more flexing of the frame and the suspension trying to keep up. Coming from a 2005 CCLB I know what all about that frame flex. I upgraded to the Carli Commuter kit and used to carry around 150 lbs of bricks in the rear of the bed to make it tolerable.
My new 2017 F350 CCSB rides light years better on the same roads and freeways as the 2005 used too. Even with just stock suspension the new truck is more stable and considerably less bouncy.
Another major difference is the addition of hydraulic mounts in the two rear positions on the crew cab.
My new 2017 F350 CCSB rides light years better on the same roads and freeways as the 2005 used too. Even with just stock suspension the new truck is more stable and considerably less bouncy.
Another major difference is the addition of hydraulic mounts in the two rear positions on the crew cab.
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I have a 15 f350 SRW diesel and just got a 17 450 and the 450 rides a ton better.... i thought my 350 kinda road like ****
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A lot of people on here would say the shocks make a huge difference too. I've seen posts where they immediately change out the stock shocks for Fox, Blisten, or the Ranco 9000XL.
I haven't done anything myself personally, I don't find the ride that bad until I hit a pot hole.
I haven't done anything myself personally, I don't find the ride that bad until I hit a pot hole.
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My 2017 f250 fx4 diesel rides amazing to me. However, I don't expect it to ride like a car over bumpy roads. I am very happy with the ride. I honestly have not found a reason to change the shocks, even when towing my 5th wheel. To each his own though. A little air out of the tires does help.
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I have been very impressed with the ride quality of my 2017 Super Duty Platinum FX4. I've always driven Ford trucks and I was in expectation that my new SD Platinum was going to be a rough riding truck being designed for heavy towing etc. My previous truck was a 2014 F-150 Limited with factory 22 inch wheels and tire and I think it rode worse than my new Super Duty. Having said that, I don't believe these trucks were designed for smooth rides at highway speeds on any rough road surface. Especially if you have a heavy load.
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I have been very impressed with the ride quality of my 2017 Super Duty Platinum FX4. I've always driven Ford trucks and I was in expectation that my new SD Platinum was going to be a rough riding truck being designed for heavy towing etc. My previous truck was a 2014 F-150 Limited with factory 22 inch wheels and tire and I think it rode worse than my new Super Duty. Having said that, I don't believe these trucks were designed for smooth rides at highway speeds on any rough road surface. Especially if you have a heavy load.
I think I will mosey on over the Ford dealer and take a new one for a ride.
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You are correct, it does.
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